Italian Chopped Salad
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 422kcal
This simple Italian Chopped Salad dresses fresh veggies, salami, mozzarella & chickpeas in a delicious homemade Italian dressing.
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Equipment
- Small Mason Jar optional
- Whisk optional
Ingredients
- 8 cups lettuce chopped, rinsed, & dried
- 4 ounces salami diced or sliced into matchsticks
- ½ cup parmesan cheese shaved
- 1 cup mini mozzarella balls drained & cut in half, about 6 oz.
- ½ medium red onion peeled & thinly sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes cut in half
- ½ cup black olives
- 5 pepperoncini peppers
- 1 cup chickpeas drained and rinsed
- 1 1/2 cups croutons
Dressing
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup red wine vinegar
- 2 Tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic grated or minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 teaspoons honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Dressing
- Place all the ingredients in a jar with a tight fitting lid. Shake vigorously until all ingredients are combined and the dressing is emulsified. Alternatively, you can add the ingredients to a small bowl and whisk to combine.
Salad
- To make the salad, place all ingredients in a large salad bowl. Drizzle with Italian dressing and toss to combine.
Notes
Variations
- Add extra vegetables: Like diced bell peppers, cucumbers, artichoke hearts, sun-dried tomatoes, hearts of palm, or roasted red peppers.
- Experiment with Italian cheeses: Mix and match the mozzarella and parmesan with provolone, fontina, burrata, or asiago. Or, add in these marinated mozzarella balls.
- Use a variety of Italian cold cuts: Lean into the Italian sub-inspiration by mixing and matching the Italian cold cuts. You can use prosciutto, coppa, pepperoni, mortadella, and more.
- Instead of classic Italian dressing: Consider dressing the salad in this Homemade Zesty Italian Dressing, Lemon Pesto Salad Dressing, balsamic vinaigrette, or creamy Caesar Dressing for a different flavor profile.
- Add soft fresh herbs: Give the salad a touch of freshness by tossing in fresh basil, parsley, or mint.
- Make ahead: You can prep the fresh ingredients and Italian dressing 1 day in advance and keep them in separate airtight containers in the fridge. Toss the ingredients and dressing together right before serving to maintain freshness and prevent the greens from wilting.
- Storing: You can refrigerate the leftover salad in an airtight container for 2 to 3 days. However, it's best enjoyed fresh.
Nutrition
Calories: 422kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 19g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 880mg | Potassium: 420mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 881IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 246mg | Iron: 2mg